Metro Looks To Defer Maintenance Projects

April 26, 2010

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WASHINGTON (AP) Some maintenance projects at Metro could be delayed as local jurisdictions that fund the agency are struggling.

Metro has proposed deferring some projects on its long-term capital spending plan, which calls for spending $4.57 billion on improvements over six years. The agency has projected it will need $11.4 billion for upgrades over the next 10 years.

The plans that could get deferred include canopies over remaining exposed rail station entrances; power upgrades that let more eight-car trains run; and a test track for new trains. Deferring the projects will save the agency $460 million.

Metro spokesman Steven Taubenkibel says local jurisdictions provide money for capital projects, and many of them are reviewing what they can contribute over the next several years.

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